Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 3:52 pm
Plans to increase cohesion and build stronger communities within Blackburn with Darwen have taken a significant step forward.
Filed under: Integrated Communities | Integration | social integration
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:46 am
Be scary but safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night by following fire safety advice.
It’s the time of year for the spooky celebrations and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) are sharing tips in the lead up to two of the biggest nights in the Autumnal calendar.
Filed under: bonfire night | Halloween | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service | safety
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:14 am
Small Business Saturday UK has kicked off its national bus tour of the country in Blackburn – former winners of the coveted High Street of the Year Award.
Filed under: business | Christmas | Cllr Riley | Phil Riley | small business
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 10:52 am
Whether it’s steaming hot brews, delicious bacon butties or executive buffets – they’re all a piece of cake for one Blackburn café.
Filed under: business | Cafe | catering | Cllr Riley | conference | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 11:03 am
Businesses in Blackburn town centre are being reminded that ballot papers for the renewal vote for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) must be returned by Friday, November 2nd.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | voting
Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 4:10 pm
Proposals to develop 73 new family homes in the Infirmary Waterside area have been given the go-ahead by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: Alaska Street | Infirmary Waterside area | new homes | Places for People
Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 3:14 pm
The Blackburn Branch of the Royal British Legion officially launched their Poppy Appeal in Blackburn Market today.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Councillor | mayor | Pat McFall | Poppy Appeal | remembrance | Royal British Legion | The Mall
Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 1:15 pm
We are changing the burgundy and grey bin collection days to a number of homes in the borough from Monday, October 29th onwards.
Filed under: bin changes | Bin collections
Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 12:37 pm
Contractors have swung into action on a multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex in Blackburn.
Work is now well underway on the groundworks for the ambitious £10m scheme that will see an eight screen Reel Cinema created with VIP lounge, restaurants, bars and an undercroft car park.
Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 11:46 am
Lancashire mum-to-be Maria Slater is joining forces with the local NHS to help promote the flu vaccine for pregnant women this winter.
Published on Thursday 25 October 2018 at 10:34 am
Blackburn based therapist and counsellor Matilde Tomat will be at Blackburn library on Wednesday, October 31 at 2pm.
Filed under: Blackburn Library
Published on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 3:44 pm
A bumper festive calendar with Christmas market, parades and dashing santas is heading to Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Blackburn BID have announced a packed programme of festive fun for Christmas 2018, kicking off with the Christmas Lights Switch On Show on Saturday, November 24th.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | Christmas | Christmas LIghts | Christmas Market | Festive
Published on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 1:51 pm
Everyone across the borough is invited to help commemorate the historic anniversary of the end of World War One.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | Remembrance events | Remembrance Sunday | World War One Commemorations
Published on Monday 22 October 2018 at 11:20 am
A project to develop a prime piece of disused land in Lower Darwen has started.
Two existing, disused office blocks off Greenbank Terrace, near Milking Lane and Junction 4 of the M65 are currently being demolished to make way for a new development.
Filed under: Barnfield Construction | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Greenbank Terrace | Lower Darwen | regeneration
Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 3:53 pm
Blackburn Market is dusting away any signs of Halloween cobwebs this Half-term with FREE hi-tech workshops for kids in the Market.
Filed under: Blackburn Market
Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 2:56 pm
An empty house with a 6ft pile of rubbish in the back yard will be given a new lease of life.
Filed under: councillor phil riley | CPO | Empty Homes
Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 1:57 pm
Planned works due to take place on Gorse Street, Blackburn, have been postponed.
Drainage works were due to start on Monday, October 22nd, as part of the growth plan for the Furthergate area of Blackburn, and the road would have been closed for the week.
Filed under: Blackburn | Furthergate | Gorse Street | National Grid
Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 11:41 am
Darwen Market and award winning Crafty Vintage are having four days of free freaky fun this half term.
Published on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 3:50 pm
Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to Darwen Library Theatre this November, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.
Published on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 3:20 pm
Following the release of his critically lauded new album Hearts That Strain last year, Jake Bugg heads to King George’s Hall this November as part of his solo acoustic tour.
Published on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 1:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being asked to share their views on life in the borough and give their opinions of Council services.
Published on Monday 15 October 2018 at 10:46 am
Cool new dessert bar now open in Darwen Market
Darwen Market regulars may have spotted or sampled delicious desserts from a brand new stall this week.
Filed under: Crabtree's Indulge | Darwen Market
Published on Monday 15 October 2018 at 9:25 am
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has reiterated his stance on hate crime as National Hate Crime Awareness Week begins.
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 4:37 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Whitehall Hotel, Darwen are hosting a charity fashion show to help raise money for the Mayor’s charities.
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 2:55 pm
Leaders came together at a special summit to help boost prosperity and future chances in Blackburn and Darwen.
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 9:11 am
Award winning poet and novelist Valentine Williams will be speaking about her book ‘The Marsh People’ and her life in writing at Blackburn Library.
Filed under: Blackburn Libary
Published on Thursday 11 October 2018 at 3:37 pm
The Mayor and Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen were guests of honour at a recent High Tea event hosted by the One Voice Women’s Network.
Published on Thursday 11 October 2018 at 10:56 am
Iron Bell – The Music of Pink Floyd return to Darwen Library Theatre this November after headlining in the theatre at Darwen Live in 2017.
Published on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 3:45 pm
Ministry of Science Live is not your ordinary science show; it comes with a BANG. It comes with a whoosh.
Published on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 10:13 am
Two primary school children have been helping their local NHS spread the message ‘Catch it, bin it, kill it’ on video.
Published on Monday 8 October 2018 at 2:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering children under the age of five a chance to meet the library mascot Wordsworth for a FREE story and rhyme times.
Published on Friday 5 October 2018 at 8:32 am
Community groups in Blackburn with Darwen are invited to bid for funding for projects aimed at breaking down barriers between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Published on Thursday 4 October 2018 at 10:44 am
A Blackburn with Darwen food alliance is set to launch soon with the primary aim of tackling food poverty in the borough.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | bwd food alliance | Dominic Harrison | Ewood Park | food poverty | public health
Published on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 3:36 pm
Careless drivers and inappropriate parking are being targeted in a new campaign in Blackburn and Darwen
A partnership between Lancashire Police and Blackburn with Darwen Parking Services, will see mobile patrols observing traffic to curb irresponsible driving and irresponsible parking that can put other road users and pedestrians at risk.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Jim Smith | Lancashire Police | road safety
Published on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 11:33 am
The first electric car chargers have been installed in Darwen.
Darwen Rooftop Car Park is now the home to chargers for electric and hybrid cars.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Rooftop car park | electric car chargers | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 10:46 am
The best of Blackburn and Darwen was on show during the annual Mayor’s Civic Tour
Mayor of Blackburn Councillor Pat McFall and Mayoress Lucie Higham took mayors and mayoresses from Lancashire to see some of the borough’s highlights..
Filed under: BBC Radio Lancashire | Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn College | Blackburn Museum | Councillor | Crown Paints | Mayor's Civic Tour | Pat McFall
